Trump is already testing Congress and daring Republicans to oppose him
After a resounding election victory, delivering what President-elect Donald Trump and Republicans call a “mandate” to govern, ...
McConnell leaves Senate leadership legacy pleasing to conservatives
The day after the election, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) stood before assembled reporters. “Good morning, ...
Pennsylvania courts get lawsuits over ballot-counting in Senate contest headed toward a recount
Republicans are going to court in Pennsylvania amid vote counting in the U.S. Senate election between Democratic Sen.
What are recess appointments and how could Trump use them to fill his Cabinet?
President-elect Donald Trump is considering recess appointments to skip over Senate confirmations for some of the most ...
Mitch McConnell and his presidents
When he turned 10 years old, little Mitchie McConnell received a radio for his birthday. But unlike other children in Georgia ...
Republicans choose leaders in Congress. Here’s who NC’s Thom Tillis supported.
Meanwhile, in the House, Republicans reelected Rep. Richard Hudson of North Carolina to lead the National Republican ...
Recess appointments: How Trump hopes to skip Senate confirmations and fill his Cabinet
Recess appointments would allow Donald Trump to appoint his nominees while the Senate is not in session, skirting the ...
Who Is the New Senate GOP Leader? About the Successor to Mitch McConnell
Here’s everything you need to know about the candidates and who came out on top to replace Senate Minority Leader McConnell ...
NKyTribune12h
Opinion — Bill Straub: As McConnell steps aside for Thune, his legacy is a sad one
Sen. Mitch McConnell didn’t ruin Congress. That distinction rests with former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and his band of ...
Thune Faces Early Test as Incoming Republican Majority Leader
Trump on Thursday selected former Rep. Doug Collins of Georgia to lead the Department of Veterans Affairs. Collins, who ...
A second Trump presidency without any real checks and balances
Following the Republican Party's victory in the Senate on November 5, it has also retained a majority in the House of ...
Trump has threatened recess appointments for his cabinet picks. It might take an unprecedented move to make it happen
Analysis: Eric Garcia details how Trump has previously hinted at using a never-used constitutional power. Would it be enough to get Matt Gaetz or Pete Hegseth through?